Kiritamukuta

 ( Hindu Iconography ) 

The Kiritamukuta () is a crown generally attributed to Vishnu in Hindu iconography.

It is also depicted to be worn by the Avatar of Vishnu, such as Rama.

(2025). 9788186622766, Harman Publishing House. ISBN 9788186622766

Vishnu is depicted with the Kiritamukuta in some of his earliest icons, identified from the region of Mathura.

T. Richard Blurton (1993). 9780674391895, Harvard University Press. . ISBN 9780674391895

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Description Referred to as the 'highest of all crowns',

Eva Rudy Jansen (1993). 9789074597074, Binkey Kok Publications. . ISBN 9789074597074

Leslie D. Ross (2009). 9780313342875, ABC-CLIO. . ISBN 9780313342875

the Kiritamukuta resembles a conical cap ending with an ornamental top, its centre featuring a pointed knob. It bears jewelled discs either on the front or on all of its sides, as well as jewelled bands present around its top and bottom. Among the gods, according to T. A. Gopinatha Rao, the crown is said to be exclusively attributed to Vishnu, while among humans, those who occupy the roles of emperors or superior governors are allowed to don it.

T. A. Gopinatha Rao (2020). 9783846047675, BoD – Books on Demand. . ISBN 9783846047675

The sun god Surya is also represented with the Kiritamukuta in his iconography.

Iconography of Vishnu wearing the kiritamukuta has been found in Thailand.

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